Chapter 124

Missing Mary (6)

Rumors have circulated that other nobles will be brought to their side for the Imperial power, but they would not have thought they would come forward like this.

“I want you to trade weapons with me.”

Entering the drawing-room, she said her main point.

“…… Speaking of the arms trade.”

“I’m thinking of buying weapons from the imperial family of the Arpen Empire.”

“That’s a sudden suggestion.…… May I ask why?”

The Count asked her carefully about her intentions. He seemed to think that she did not know the details of the sale of weapons.

It was a no-problem deal in fragmentary terms, but it was quite dangerous to the Arpen Empire in the distance.

“You’re currently delivering weapons to the kingdom of Fontra, right?”

“…… That, it.”

“Of course, I know it is inevitable to continue the business that has been passed down from generation to generation in your family. However, are you sure that the alliance will continue as it is now?”

“…….”

“The opponent will continue to be greedy. They won’t be able to fill their stomach just by swallowing up the small countries around them, and eventually, the Arpen Empire will turn to you at the end.”

The country they deal with by unifying all continents. Swallowing down the empire and standing tall at the top, would be the last wish to achieve.

“The Imperial family will buy the weapons produced by the Emilton family,you can trade weapons with the Fontra Empire as usual. However, lower the completeness of the weapon just so that it is not noticeable.”

Emilton was manufacturing weapons using mana stone. Since it was a location where magic stones were continuously appearing around them, they were continuously supplying magic stones to the Arpen Empire.

However, since there were few uses for it, the purchase amount started to decrease, and the Emilton family started manufacturing weapons using the surplus magic stone.

However, Emilton had no reason to refuse to sell it to the Imperial family.

“But if you do that, you’ll be noticed.”

The Count looked afraid of Fontra noticing. It was because they were almost facing each other along the sea, so it was clear that they would suffer immediate damage if a problem occurred.

“I’m not telling you to do it at once. We can slowly lower the mana stone content. Make sure to pay the original weapons to the Imperial family.”

“What should I do if they notice later?”

“Even if Fontra, who is crazy about war, notices, there will be no choice but to continue the deal. Even if they wage war on us, that’s not for you to worry about, so don’t worry about it.”

No matter what war breaks out, the Arpen Empire will not lose. There’s no way Nox and Arthur will be watching it.

The Count was filled with sorrow at her words. It was a proposal that he had no choice but to contemplate. Emilton’s trading weapons in other countries would have been uncomfortable, too. Although he is an ally, he did not know when Fontra would change their mind.

“All of this will happen immediately if you sign here.”

She took out the paper and spread it out. It was a secret contract. The Count slowly read down the clause and suddenly stopped at some point.

<I will support Princess Mary Anastasia and do not object to her becoming the Emperor. I promise to stand entirely in favor of the vote that will take place later.>

The Count bowed his head hastily, as if he had only heard rumors but never thought it could really happen.

“Our Emilton family will support the Princess.”

“I’m glad we got through this well, I didn’t want to see blood. If you didn’t open a contract with me, Emilton would have disappeared without a trace.”

The Count’s body trembled at her chilling words. His hands were intact because he couldn’t hide his tremors.

It was clear that he had heard the stories of nobles who had been circulating in the world. Therefore, if he opposed it, he would have thought that the title, as well as the family, might be destroyed.

‘I didn’t mean to do that, but I tried to scare you a little.’

She already played the villain, but there was no need to rush. Having set an example, she would have felt that if he were loyal to her, he could win a fairer future life rather than death.

Since the nobles who were on her side in the past have benefited as much as they have put in their efforts, he would have known that if he showed her that he had done things to the best of his ability, the Imperial family would have his back.

“I’ll do what you said. I’ll act like I’m not going to be anyone in the Arpen Empire.”

“The Count is such a smart man. Seeing that I’ve already read the turning board.”

“That’s a big compliment. Who does this wise Princess become unless it’s the emperor?”

It was an obvious flattery, but she didn’t feel bad. The Count signed the document without hesitation.

Wearing her hat again, she got up from her seat with the contract. Looking at the time, Arthur will arrive in a little while.

“Are you leaving already? We’d like to treat you to a meal.”

“I have to stop by other places, so I’m sorry to say goodbye today. Don’t worry about the food you prepared, someone else will come soon. You can treat them.”

She remembered Arthur’s expression when she arrived. She wanted him to be angry. She hoped he would struggle with the situation that happened beyond despondency.

She hopes he is confused about who moved first, whether Nox made it to deceive her or whether she played a joke on him.

‘Have a headache about whether Mary next to you is really real or not.’